Bailey declares for draft

[Its DJOver]

Really weird argument that no one can win IMO, because "proven" doesn't have a metric.  Also don't really understand the comparison because if MSS were to come here and Bailey withdrew his name from the draft they wouldn't really be competing against each other for minutes so one can be "more proven" but have a lesser impact on the team because of the differing position, and how they would be utilized within Wojo's offense.

[Uncle Rico]

I didn't compare anything. You brought up the teams. You said MSS wasnt proven. He is proven.

His stats get better the better the competition. That is a fact(since you want to play the fact game). He was at his best in non con games. He was at his best when playing the top teams in the A10.

This caused you to spiral. You then reference Chartouny who shot 29% in the games you referenced. And in those games you referenced unlike MSS his stat line was worse than his season averages. Once again, better implying a decline.

MSS has proven himself against good competition.

Never once did I say Bailey wasn't our best returning player, once again you are back tracking because the facts prove your initial comment idiotic.

The numbers never lie.

Numbers can lie all the time and this is from someone that trusts them far more than the eye test

[Dawson Rental]

Sure, I'd rather not lose him either, the ideal scenario for me would be to keep him and add Mane and Santos-Silva with the last two scholarships.

Mane and Santos-Silva Francis Okoro, my ideal scenario

Let's have someone ready to go at the five when Theo moves on.

[mu_hilltopper]

Mane will not be at Marquette.

https://twitter.com/BenSteeleMJS/status/1253410095242768384

[The Sultan]

Mane will not be at Marquette.

https://twitter.com/BenSteeleMJS/status/1253410095242768384

Both Ben and you are not interpreting this correctly.  He says flat out in the article that he may decide not to stay in and lists Marquette among those where he could go.

[lawdog77]

Mane will not be at Marquette.

https://twitter.com/BenSteeleMJS/status/1253410095242768384

Unless Ben knows something not in the article, he is a little off on his reading comprehension. Wrong thread too. Too much Horsey sauce?

[mu_hilltopper]

Too much Horsey sauce?

There is no such thing.

[Marquette4life]

Baileys Instagram post mean he's coming back?

[MU82]

Baileys Instagram post mean he's coming back?

What Instagram post?

[Markusquette]

What Instagram post?

He posted an image of himself dunking with just an exclamation point as the comment.

[Ellenson Guerrero]

Bailey not coming back per Ben Steele.

[Dawson Rental]

Bailey not coming back per Ben Steele.

Pro ball somewhere?  Transfer portal?  Another Mormon mission?

Going pro it is!

[Hards Alumni]

Bailey not coming back per Ben Steele.

Best of luck to him.  Sucks for us.

[MUfan12]

Best of luck to him.  Sucks for us.

He's just a guy. If the team's gonna suck next year I'd rather see Oso and Lewis than watch Bailey fade in and out of games.

[Its DJOver]

https://www.jsonline.com/story/sports/college/marquette/2020/05/22/brendan-bailey-wont-return-marquette/5244747002/

"After counseling with my family, I have decided to forgo my junior and senior years and pursue a career in professional basketball. This has always been a dream of mine and Marquette has helped prepare me to make this dream a reality.  Thank you Marquette, you will always have a special place in my heart."

Gotta be overseas.  Go make that $$$

[🏀]

He's just a guy. If the team's gonna suck next year I'd rather see Oso and Lewis than watch Bailey fade in and out of games.

This. Good luck to him in Europe.

[WhiteTrash]

Best of luck to him.  Sucks for us.

Agreed, best to him. If we don't have DJ also, are we as good as DePaul? It will be tough to get to .500.

[Tha Hound]

I'm sure I will be in the minority here, but I don't think this will hurt us that much. We are stacked at his position with the new players, and let's be honest, he has a ton of potential but he was clearly worse than Jamal last year.

I'm excited to see Jamal finally get extended minutes.

Also does anyone think this opens the door to another grad transfer like that guy from Indiana? Maybe we'll see the program connected with more transfers starting ASAP

[Newsdreams]

https://www.jsonline.com/story/sports/college/marquette/2020/05/22/brendan-bailey-wont-return-marquette/5244747002/

"After counseling with my family, I have decided to forgo my junior and senior years and pursue a career in professional basketball. This has always been a dream of mine and Marquette has helped prepare me to make this dream a reality.  Thank you Marquette, you will always have a special place in my heart."

Gotta be overseas.  Go make that $$$

Yes the official plan if nothing interesting NBA going to Europe

[nyg]

Hope he gets his degree in the future, will probably need it.  BB is not a ball handler, is very thin in build and is a stand alone jump shooter.  His lack of driving to the basket is reflected in his taking a total of 20 free throw attempts in 30 games, in which he made 12 of them for 60%.  I was hoping he would stay, but someone planted something in his ear about living his dream. 
Shame, but that means Justin Lewis hopefully gets more playing time now.

I look forward to Hermie providing us with BB's boxscore statistic's from an Indonesian League or something similar. 

[Mike Deane's Seat Belt]

Losing him is a push for sure.    Could easily find a juco transfer with better talent and certainly tougher.   Guy was snuggle soft. 

[WhiteTrash]

I'm sure I will be in the minority here, but I don't think this will hurt us that much. We are stacked at his position with the new players, and let's be honest, he has a ton of potential but he was clearly worse than Jamal last year.

I'm excited to see Jamal finally get extended minutes.

Also does anyone think this opens the door to another grad transfer like that guy from Indiana? Maybe we'll see the program connected with more transfers starting ASAP

"hurt us that much" is a very relative term but I agree. It's not like we were projected to be in the NCAA with him. But he was a good defender and this will hurt MU. This could move us to about 60 in the power rankings.

[Mike Deane's Seat Belt]

If Bailey is going pro, 

I am fully expecting an announcement from left field....... Rob Frozena pursuing options in europe? 

[Skip Intro]

I'm sure I will be in the minority here, but I don't think this will hurt us that much. We are stacked at his position with the new players, and let's be honest, he has a ton of potential but he was clearly worse than Jamal last year.

I'm sure it'll hurt just based on having one fewer experienced player, but I think you're right - if Cain can step up and Garcia shows the ability to produce from day one, it'll be a pluggable hole.  Not to mention Lewis and Osa and what they could bring.

Can't really fault Bailey on this decision.  He's old in basketball years, and this coming season is filled with uncertainty.  Also, as a Mormon, his motivations are likely a bit different than the average player's.  Best of luck to him, wherever he ends up.

[muguru]

Just a hunch, would not be surprised to see MU now get heavily involved with Justin Smith